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A20 VHT

1997 Fiat Coupe

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,814 mi
Last recorded132,814 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Coupe93,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VHT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 132,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all windows are plastic

passenger seats missing at time of test

standard seat belt missing

Pass 24 Mar 2018 130,659 miles

All windows are plastic not windscreen.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,146 miles

slight oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,745 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 121,113 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake showing sighs of aggresive driving

Fail 6 Apr 2011 115,402 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 107,540 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 104,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 100,613 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 96,738 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,265 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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A20 VHT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 93,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 VHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 VHT registered?

A20 VHT is a 1997 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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